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Appointment to the Canadian Human Rights Commission
December 6, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment
of Michelle Falardeau-Ramsay as Chief Commissioner of the Canadian
Human Rights Commission.
"I'm very pleased that such an experienced and well-qualified
person has agreed to head the Commission," said the Prime
Minister. "She is the first woman ever to hold this important
position."
Michelle Falardeau-Ramsay has served as Deputy Chief Commissioner
of the Canadian Human Rights Commission since 1988. She was formerly
a lawyer in private practice, specializing in labour relations.
From 1975 to 1982, she was Deputy Chairman of the Public Service
Staff Relations Board. From 1982 to 1988, she was Chairman of
the Immigration Appeal Board.
The appointment is effective January 1, 1997.
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